Laundry Gloop - Gloopy Thread !!!

mcculloch29

I would second that; I use a cupful of gloop, which amounts to the same thing. I re-posted the Gloop recipe that works really well for me a few months ago.

AmandaC9134

Thank you BitterAndTwisted. When you say you CBA to find Gibkens what does CBA mean? Sorry if that is an obvious acronym but I am a newbie on here :-)

Thank you also mculloch29. When you say a cup do you mean an old fashioned teacup? Or do you mean one measuring cup - those measuring cups for use in the kitchen? If that the latter are they UK measuring cups or American measuring cups as I think they differ?

Thanks to you both

Ravenshade

MERGED THREAD!!!


I've been looking all over for what ingredients I might need to make my own Detergent. I'd specifically like a liquid version but alas, can't seem to find a decent clear recipe anywhere, even the powder versions are sketchy at best.

I'm posting here, because google brought me to an old 2007 thread. The site linked to has long since perished unfortunately, so if anyone could help, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

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Okay here's what I've found so far.

*cough* I have edited the quotes a little where I have added information.

Queenie wrote: »

This is the recipe: (which I got from http://www.thefrugalshopper.com/articles/detergent.shtml )

Powdered Laundry Detergent

1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap (<---- I'm going to be using some old soap ends which would normally be thrown away)
1/2 Cup Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Borax (or one cup of each? link ) (Borax is a controlled chemical in the EU so be careful with it and don't eat it; It's also optional and used mainly for shifting stains).

For light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 tablespoons.

My measuring cup is an old beaker and I shall be storing it in the old well known brand box (note: Store in secure box that has a secure lid)

Gloop

MATH wrote: »

I've been making gloop for yonks. I find if great for dark colours and non stained pastels. For whites and heavy soiled pastels I use Tesco Econ bio powder along with the gloop. Laundry is much softer and less starchy with gloop compaired to Bio Powder IMO

I'm less precise when making it than the websites instructions. this is what I do

Grate soap into a pyrex bowl, cover with boiling water and whack into micro to disolve. Blitz with an electric hand mixer and pour into an old nappy bucket.

Top up with a bit more hot water and add a cup of soda crystals. Mix well and keep adding hot water until the bucket is full.

Leave to cool stiring when I feel like it.

Sometimes I add a cup of washing up liquid cos I like to see lots of bubbles when I was (doesn't wash any better but I like to see them:D ) DON'T ADD THIS IF YOU USE A FRONT LOADER.

I make a bucket load every 10 days or so cos I have more washing than widow Twanky:eek:

Gloop (thorough).

Judi wrote: »

Gloop Recipe – No more Detergent
You will need:
A large tub capable of holding about 4 litres, with a good fitting lid (or a few smaller tubs) to store gloop
A big pan
1 bar unscented white soap - something like Simple or an own-brand sensitive skin soap – Asda 29p bar is good
1/2 cup washing soda crystals - usually on the cleaning aisle of the supermarket
4 litres hot water
Optional:- About 20 drops of a suitable essential oil. I use lavender but any oils safe for children will be fine. ½ Tea Tree, ½ lavender is a good combination for nappies etc
To Make
Put the water in the pot and bring to the boil. Grate the soap and once the water has boiled, add the soap and turn the heat down. Stir until all the soap has dissolved. Take off the heat and add the soda crystals stirring until they have dissolved as well. Leave to cool until you can safely handle it, then decant into your tub(s) and add essential oils.
To use
Use about half a teacup for each load.
You can add a dose of Ecover laundry bleach if things get a little grey – this will brighten things up again.
CAUTION
To avoid problems with the gloop and machine blockages:- It is HIGHLY recommended that you put the gloop directly into the drum not the drawer. If the gloop sets hard, chop it into small pieces so that it melts easier. Adding a ½ a cup distilled white vinegar to the final rinse will also help prevent any problems.


Laundry Powder
1 Cup Grated White Soap
1/2 Cup Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Borax
For light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 tablespoons.
Nice alternative to gloop when you can't be bothered to mix up a batch/are travelling.

Fabric Softener
2 Cups White Vinegar
2 Cups Baking Soda
4 Cups Water
Combine slowly and carefully over sink. The baking soda and vinegar will fizz.
Pour into plastic bottle, cover, and shake.
*Hint - Reuse your "Lenor" bottle.
Use 1/4 cup in the final rinse or in a "laundry ball".
Ironing water
2 desertspoons Orange Blossom water
up to 1 litre water
pour ingredients into 1 litre drinks bottle (I use an old tonic water bottle)
The orange blossom water can be obtained anywhere they sell vietnamese/chenese ingredients - look in oriental sections of sainsburys or in specialist chinese food shops.
It only costs about 50 - 60p for 1/4 litre so is a really cost effective way of scenting your laundry. You could also use rosewater approx £1.35 from Boots
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Stain remover For Heavily Stained Nappies:-
**NOTE: This is for use with white cotton, nylon and polyester only.
1/2 Cup Gloop
1/2 Cup Washing soda crystals
1/2 Cup Ecover Bleach
Soak nappies in bucket overnight or until stains disappear. Launder as usual.

If anyone finds any other recipes please do let me know! I'll add them right here.

annelouise_2

Search for laundry gloop on here..

Far to untech savvy to post a link but it is as easy as wink to make,store and use.

Good Luck

annelouise

Pink.

Here you go:

Laundry Gloop - Gloopy Thread !!!

I'll add this thread to that one later to keep the suggestions together.

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Funky_Bold_Ribena

Pink. wrote: »

Here you go:

Laundry Gloop - Gloopy Thread !!!

I'll add this thread to that one later to keep the suggestions together.

Pink

The OP mentioned that the site linked to it has long since gone.

And the site in the thread you have linked to has long since gone.

Which I think was the point of their thread in the first place.

Pink.

Funky_Bold_Ribena wrote: »

The OP mentioned that the site linked to it has long since gone.

And the site in the thread you have linked to has long since gone.

Which I think was the point of their thread in the first place.

That particular thread is still current (last post was 7th April) and includes lots of recipes and advice.

For example in post 7 there is a link to a recipe for laundry powder, in post 8 step by step instructions on how to make the laundry gloop and more recently in post 256 a complete recipe with instructions for making liquid detergent.

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Funky_Bold_Ribena

Pink. wrote: »

That particular thread is still current (last post was 7th April) and includes lots of recipes and advice.

For example in post 7 there is a link to a recipe for laundry powder, in post 8 step by step instructions on how to make the laundry gloop and more recently in post 256 a complete recipe with instructions for making liquid detergent.

Pink

Perhaps delete the link in the first post then. I know that reading through 256 posts to get an answer can be a little time-consuming...

honeythewitch

A lot of the old recipes dont work any more because they contain borax, which has been banned and is difficult to find and quite expensive.
The "substitute" is no substitute at all in my opinion.

BitterAndTwisted

Borax isn't utterly necessary, except for stain-removal or brightening whites, and there are a fair few substitutes for that. Like a good scrub with some household soap and a nail-brush before laundering perhaps.